Thu, 25 Apr, 2024 - 07:23

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

A look at the biggest stories in Thursday's papers.
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Further tragedy on Irish roads and charges against Jeffrey Donaldson are among the headlines in Thursday's papers.

The Irish Times reveals former soldiers of the elite Army Ranger Wing have resumed military training operations in Libya.

The Irish Examiner leads with calls for more penalty points to be given to drivers as two more people are killed in separate collisions on Wednesday.

The Echo leads with the death of a man in a collision in Cork as he became the 11th person to die on the road in Cork this year.

The Irish Independent leads with a report from the Irish Dental Association that reveals over 100,000 children were denied the school dental check-up in 2023.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with warnings to Government ministers over comments made in relation to overspending by Departments.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife charged with historical sexual offences.

The Irish Daily Star reveals nets designed to keep drugs out of prisons have fallen down in three locations in Dublin.

British papers

Labour’s promise to take control of the rail network has taken the lead on Thursday, alongside a number of images of the bolting horses from the Household Cavalry.

The Daily Mirror, The Guardian, Metro and the i all focus on Labour’s vow to return the rail network to public ownership within five years if elected.

The Daily Telegraph splashes with Labour’s refusal to match the Conservative Party’s defence spend.

The Independent has run with a slightly different defence angle, as Rishi Sunak challenges the European Union to up spending to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Financial Times looks to international news, with a piece on Brussels and its dawn raid on a Chinese security supplier in a move that may stoke trade tensions.

The Times shifts its focus back to the UK, with a piece that claims underage drinking in England is among the worst in the world.

The Daily Express reports on a stabbing at a Welsh school.

The Sun opts for a piece on the death of Princess Beatrice’s ex-boyfriend, who appears to have died in drug-related circumstances.

And the Daily Star leads with an expert who reckons the full English breakfast may turn Britons into “insomniac zombies”.

More in this section

Fireworks launched at gardaí, Garda van set alight, in clash with protesters at Citywest Fireworks launched at gardaí, Garda van set alight, in clash with protesters at Citywest
Irish presidential election ‘I hardly know what day it is,’ says Humphreys over O’Farrell inquiry vote query
Co Offaly castle named in list of world's spookiest Halloween destinations Co Offaly castle named in list of world's spookiest Halloween destinations
GuardianTelegraphFinancial TimesIndependentpressmetroDaily ExpressDaily MirrorDaily StarThe TimesI
Former Irish Examiner columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

Former Irish Examiner columnist abducted while travelling in Tanzania

READ NOW

Sponsored Content

Every stone tells a story Every stone tells a story
Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise
Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork

Latest

EL car logoThe Echo logo
The Echo paper

DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME FOR FREE

FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

The Echo paper
SIGN UP TODAY
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more